Living in Chiba
Chiba Prefecture borders the east side of Tokyo and is considered a part of the Tokyo Metropolitan Area. Many large cities can be found in Chiba, including Chiba City, the capital, and Funabashi. Despite a high population density and bedroom communities connected with Tokyo, Chiba Prefecture boasts the second highest agricultural industry output in Japan. The most famous produce of which is peanuts. There are also a large number of manufacturing centers and shipping ports. Financially, Chiba Prefecture is one of the richest prefectures in Japan. Tokyo Disney Resort can be found in Urayasu, Chiba, as well as Narita International Airport in Narita.
Climate
Annual Average Temperature
16 ℃
Population
Total Population
6,195,000
Foreign Residents
105,523
Foreigner Birth
1,145
Information
Num. of persons per household (persons)
3.33
Age of household heads (years old)
48.5
Income
488,998
Expenditure
421,385
Savings
12,700,000
Liabilities
6,751,000
Total Population
6,195,000
Foreign Residents
105,523
Foreigner Birth
1,145
annual crime
80,802
annual income
5,867,980
Expenditure Detail
Food
73,630
Rents for dwelling & land
66,529
Imputed rent for owned houses
91,245
Fuel, light & water charges
18,365
Electricity
7,990
Gas
4,465
Furniture & household utensils
10,187
Clothing & footwear
14,025
Medical care
14,462
Transportation & communication
53,226
Public transportation
11,018
Private transportation
27,054
Communication
15,155
Education
25,392
Culture & recreation
37,825
Foreign Nationalities
43581
17630
16433
5467
4289
3258
2043
1856
1492
1327
All data shown has been published by The Japanese Meteorological Agency and The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Information provided by City-Cost is for educational purposes and we hope the data posted here helps you.
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